High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics•Edgerton, KS

About The Position

Use a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes storing and retrieving palletized units in elevated rack locations, preparing items for outbound shipment, and recording food-item details through a Radio Frequency (RF) system. The driver also loads and unloads materials, completes daily forklift checks, and maintains and charges batteries. Additional duties may include working with other machinery and material handling equipment. The position may involve working in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C, while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. It requires the ability to lift at least 40 lbs. (18 kg), work a flexible schedule and shift (including weekends if needed), and tolerate varying noise levels. Lineage describes this as a position that can begin a career path with opportunities for greater responsibilities and promotions. Lineage states that it is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with applicable laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Benefits include medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and at least seven holidays per calendar year.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Ability to understand instructions in the country’s official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics.
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kg; weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Comfort working with varying noise levels, which may at times be loud.

Responsibilities

Use a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials in accordance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Put away palletized units by lifting forks to place them in racks above floor height.
Pick palletized units from rack locations above floor height and prepare them for outbound shipment.
Choose and record food-item materials, weight, counts, and condition using a Radio Frequency (RF) system.
Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
Complete the daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
Monitor battery charge, maintain and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging station.
Work with other machinery and material handling equipment.